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“There has been a real focus on developing a new vision for the academy,” added Mr Henshaw. “We are looking at its image in the community as well.”

The Gallowstree Lane school, which has just 384 pupils, was previously criticised by Ofsted for its low GCSE results, pupils’ chequered progress and the quality of teaching.

It was rated as ‘inadequate’ with students were making too little progress with some becoming ‘bored and disengaged’.

In the latest report, HMI inspector Bianka Zemke said: “The trust, especially the CEO, has provided strong leadership support, which has guided the school through a period of transition and staffing issues.”

She said United Endeavour has a ‘very clear and sharp understanding of the school’s strengths and remaining weaknesses’ and has brokered a range of support.

Mr Henshaw, who took up post at Easter, has also drafted in more specialist teachers, ensured staff have access to extra training and has introduced a new ‘minimum expectation’ for teaching.

But the inspector found some aspects of classroom practice still needed improving, with more able pupils not being given challenging enough work and spelling mistakes going unchecked.